Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 02V-285 · 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC recall 02V-285 covers 108 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1081 model

ReportedOct 23, 2002Owners notified Oct 14, 2002

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V285000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD ON THE STAINLESS STEEL HANDLEBARS COULD BREAK, LIMITING THE ABILITY TO USE THE HAND CONTROLS.

The risk

THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBARS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-2597.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

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